Four-Star Friday: Five 2023 prospects get awarded four stars
Four-Star Friday is back, as plenty of 2023 prospects have emerged this fall as major college prospects. It's time they receive their stars.
The Rivals national analyst team takes a look at these five new four-stars in the 2023 class.
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"Anderson is the perfect balance of size, athleticism and skill. At 6-foot-5, 230 pounds he is twitched up and runs very well for his size. Anderson's skill set and versatility enable him to line up on the ball at tight end, as an H-back type or even split out as receiver with equal levels of efficiency.
"He has great body control, is smooth and efficient with all of his movements and is already far along in his physical development. Anderson is a standout on both sides of the ball and looks every bit as good at defensive end as he does as a tight end, which is a testament to his overall level of talent. Anderson also comes from an athletic family, as his older brother currently plays on the offensive line at Michigan." - Clint Cosgrove, National Recruiting Analyst
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"Cobb is one of the most exciting players in the 2023 class. Even with everyone knowing he’s getting the ball, Cobb still makes it happen, rushing for 1,703 yards off 131 touches while sporting an impressive 13 yards per-carry average. His 26 scores on the ground have been a big reason his Knights’ squad is 12-0 on the season.
'The speed, field vision and cutting abilities have helped push him toward the 20-offer mark, but it is the added dimensions to his game that has drawn teams such as Oregon, Michigan State, Tennessee and LSU his way. Cobb is a true all-purpose back with 19 receptions on the season covering 477 yards with seven more touchdowns on the stat sheet." - Ryan Wright, National Recruiting Analyst
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"Houstan has the skill set that will make him a coveted prospect in the 2023 class. Originally from Canada, Houstan could be recruited on the offensive or defensive line. He has great athleticism for a 6-foot-5, 270-pound prospect. Houstan has the quickness, strength and flexibility to physically match up with any lineman that he comes across.
"From a technical standpoint, Houstan is still a bit raw as an offensive lineman but he looks very natural playing on the defensive line. He's shown the motor, aggressiveness and physicality that should give college coaches a lot of confidence in his potential.
"It is still very early in his recruitment, but Notre Dame, Penn State, Maryland and Michigan State are just a few to watch." - Adam Friedman, National Recruiting Analyst/Rankings Director
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"Rogers has emerged as one of the better defensive backs in the Lone Star State in recent months. The 6-foot, 185-pounder out of La Grange (Texas) boasts 10.6 speed in the 100-meter and is natural in coverage and effortless in coverage downfield.
"Rogers has good ball skills with multiple interceptions this season and is disciplined as well. He also isn't shy about being physical and darting to the ball-carrier. Rogers has visited TCU a handful of times already this fall, but the new Texas offer is one to watch. Tennessee and Michigan are two others involved." - Sam Spiegelman, National Recruiting Analyst
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"There are a lot of teams already recruiting Umeozulu - and for good reason. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound defensive end has outstanding quickness out of his stance and gets into the backfield with ease. Umeozulu does a good job disengaging from offensive linemen and finds the ball carrier quickly. He looks thin, but he plays much stronger than opposing teams anticipate. Once Umeozulu refines his technique to take advantage of his length and natural leverage he will be a nightmare for quarterbacks and offensive coordinators.
"Maryland, North Carolina, Michigan State, Rutgers, Virginia Tech and a few others are already pursuing him." - Friedman